B&I Lions Top Stats Performers: tackles, carries & more

The Lions fell prey to a dominant SA ‘A’ outfit on Wednesday evening in a game which provided the fans with a taste of just how physical and competitive the series will be. 

SA ‘A’ ultimately triumphed 17-13 after out-muscling the lions in the first half while the latter put up more of a fight in the second stanza. 

We take a look at the stats coming out of the Lions camp to identify their top performers: 

Tackles 

Tom Curry – 12 

Josh Navidi – 10  

Mako Vunipola – 9 

Carries 

Maro Itoje – 11  

Bundee Aki & ken Owens – 10  

Wyn Jones – 9  

Metres gained 

Anthony Watson – 49 

Taulupe Falatau – 45 

Louis Rees-Zammit – 37 

Defenders beaten 

Louis Rees-Zammit – 6  

Elliot Daly – 4  

Taulupe Falatau, Anthony Watson & Chris Harris – 3